as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Recent Examples of dependability
Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Jeremiah’s warmth and dependability may symbolically meet the desire for safety and emotional security.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Bring one pair of perfect, dependable jeans.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Minten rapidly becomes a Sturm favorite because of his three-zone dependability.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Jeremiah’s warmth and dependability may symbolically meet the desire for safety and emotional security.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
America’s farmers are among the president’s most dependable supporters.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Bring one pair of perfect, dependable jeans.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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Brand equity and relevance need to be fed over time, as they are considered notions of quality and reliability by clients, informing their purchasing choices.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The businesses surviving today are those making hard decisions now—about sourcing, shipping, and paying for reliability.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But one reliable occupant, Spirit Halloween, has called it home for years.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even with a tracker, a traditional collar remains a reliable option.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Any surviving gas giant planets could be responsible, with multi-planet interactions having possibly gradually destabilized orbits of smaller bodies over billions of years.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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In the film, Morgan (Allison Williams) is the quiet and responsible sister to Jenny (Willa Fitzgerald), her hard-partying foil.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Prison guards have struggled to stay safe in the facility due to its outdated design.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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These safe haven laws allow parents to relinquish their parental rights within a time limit that differs state to state, according to the National Safe Haven Alliance.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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